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What is a Cozy Mystery? Everything You Need to Know

If you browse the mystery section of your favorite bookstore, you’ll see novels with incongruous titles like “Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder” and “Beachfront Bakery: A Killer Cupcake.”  Though these covers may make you chuckle, these authors know what they’re doing. They’ve tapped into a genre that many folks love: the cozy mystery. ...

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The 14 Most Popular Types of Fiction to Write

So you’ve decided you want to become a fiction writer. Congratulations! It’s one of the most enjoyable creative pursuits out there. The world needs more fiction, and it’s a better time than ever before to start, thanks to the ease of self-publishing. But there are so many types of fiction - so what if you don’t know exactly what to write? It’s...

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How To Write Short Stories: 8 Steps for Success

So, you’re trying to learn how to write short stories. You might be a brand-new writer, or an established novelist looking to try out a new medium. Maybe you’ve been trying to write a novel for a while and you’re finding it’s just not working for you.  Whatever the case may be, learning how to write a short story takes some practice. That's...

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How to Write a Horror Story in 10 Not-So-Scary Steps

Learning how to write a horror story requires calling upon our deepest fears and orchestrating terrifying moments that readers didn't see coming. Don’t look now, but do you see that shadow in the corner? Is it real or your imagination? How fast can you race to the door and escape? The lights have suddenly gone out, and you feel someone in the...

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The Difference Between Horror and Thriller Book Genres

Understanding the difference between horror and thriller genres is a matter of whether or not you'll get your book in front of the right people. Readers identify with and seek out specific genres. So it's important to market your book correctly, whether you're self-publishing via Amazon, have a traditional publisher and will be in bookstores, or...

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What is a Tragic Hero? Definition, Examples, And Ways to Use

Throughout all of literature, few characters leave as lasting an impression as the tragic hero. Tragic heroes are memorable because they’re, well, tragic. Crafting a compelling tragic hero is an art that has been honed in literature for centuries, from ancient Greek dramas to modern novels. In this post, we will dive into what makes this type of...

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How to Write a Cozy Mystery (5 Simple Steps)

One of the hottest subgenres of mystery is the cozy mystery. Readers love escapism, and cozy mysteries are the perfect book for that: with their comfortable settings, light and easy prose, and engaging stories. With mystery novels being one of the highest-selling genres on Amazon, its high time for you to learn how to write a cozy mystery of your...

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